Technical Product Lead Seedcare at Syngenta

Job Description
ROLE PURPOSE

• Lead, deliver and support the future and existing Seedcare portfolio
• To ensure a consolidated summary of the technical data across the countries into technical launch plans, supporting new product introductions 
• Act as Seedcare CPD Business Partner in Regional, Global and BU Teams

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, execute and lead Seedcare projects from early stage through development and launch activities and support PLCM activities in AME
• Accountable at BU level for selected active ingredients as the technical business partner to support the AME Seedcare Marketing Lead 
• Ensure BU technical needs are fully factored into AME development projects from the start
• Through a good understanding of the Seedcare products application methods and treated seed quality controls, contribute to the development of Seedcare PAS(Product-Application-Services)
• Participate in GAP definition and solution development through understanding of market evolution and competitor analysis
• Ensure good stewardship practices are implemented in accordance with the above PAS and GAP principles
• Own use recommendations of all Seedcare Labels
• Be an active member of the AME Seedcare Leadership Team
• Represent field development in Project Management Teams, e.g. BUPT
• Support in country TL’s, Regulatory and CU with aspects like training, recommendations, technical leaflets, data, etc. when required  
• Provide complete transparency of trial plans and CPD costs in relevant systems 
• Ensure that all operations under direct control comply with Syngenta Health, Safety & Environmental policies, and guidelines as well as any other relevant Syngenta or statutory policies

Qualifications
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS AND  KEY CHALLENGES  

• Ability to provide technical strategic input. 
• Ability to deliver outputs working across a complex range of interfaces
• Ability to maintain standards and technical integrity
• Close interfaces with BU Project and Portfolio teams, to keep market intimacy and to develop an effective network
• Ensure biological elements of projects are kept on their critical paths and are delivered on time and efficiently

Key  Relationships
Seedcare Portfolio team

• Seedcare Institute colleagues 
• AME Project management
• Global and Regional Product Biology
• BU Portfolio and Regulatory teams
• Technical Leads and Field Scientists

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Critical Knowledge

• Agronomist/Crop protection engineer with strong technical background 
• Very good understanding of technical and market aspects
• Seed applied technologies (seed treatments, polymers, inoculants), seed biology
• In-depth knowledge of the technical properties of Syngenta and competitor products and associated technologies
• Understand trialling, protocol design and statistical analysis
• Leadership and Teamwork in a multicultural environment

Critical Skills

• Excellent networking capabilities 
• Strong technical communication
• Strong verbal and written English.  Arabic/French/Turkish/Persian will be an added advantage 

Critical Experience

• Experience in the implementation, management and analysis of field trials
• Experience in managing development projects
• Preferably a M.Sc. degree or equivalent with at least 5 years experience in crop protection or related field
• Proven track record in a research/development environment 
• Experience in practical field execution of trial work

Critical leadership capabilities

• Set ambitious strategic goals
• Develops clever strategies and sets aligned objectives for individuals and teams
• Prioritize actions and ensures appropriate support and resources

Communicates inspirationally

• Gains commitment of key reports and stakeholders in a compelling way
• Help us see how our objectives are aligned to the company strategy and add value